Angola: Nurses suspend nationwide strike Nov. 9 /update 1

Event

Nurses affiliated with the National Association of Nurses of Angola have suspended their strike as of Nov. 9, after reaching an agreement with the Government. The agreement includes a six percent salary increase and the payment of subsidies for the Covid-19 pandemic. The strike began on Nov. 7 and caused disruptions and delays in public hospitals.

Additional labor action is unlikely.

Advice

Confirm medical appointments at public healthcare facilities; plan accordingly for medical service delays as hospitals process backlogs.